engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Product development engineering drafters design and draw blueprints to bring new concepts and products to life. They draft and draw detailed plans on how to manufacture a product.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
7 competencesCAD software
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
digital
- Scope note
- CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
circular economy
The circular economy aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them while in use and recycling them at the end of their life cycle. It improves resource efficiency and helps to reduce the demand for virgin materials.
green
design drawings
The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
manual draughting techniques
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencedefine part requirements
Calculate and determine the functional, physical, structural, geometrical and size dimensions for the parts necessary to create machines or equipment.
Cross-sector
7 competencescreate technical plans
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
provide technical documentation
Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.
read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
use CADD software
Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.
digital
use manual draughting techniques
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
2 competencesdesign management
The way in which design principles are incorporated to help achieve business objectives, create products and services, obtain new customers, and support marketing activities.
mechanical engineering
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
Cross-sector
8 competences3D modelling
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.
digital
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
electrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
industrial research and development
The set of activities that companies carry out to do industrial innovation and introduce new engineering products and services or new industrial production processes.
manufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
product data management
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
digital
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
build a product's physical model
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
create a product's virtual model
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
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develop assembly instructions
Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
draw blueprints
Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.
draw design sketches
Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.